Does my state have its own military leave law?

Quick answer
Most states have a law similar to USERRA, typically focused on that state's National Guard, state militia, or civil air patrol. These laws usually offer protections similar to USERRA but often have different timeframes for active service, and frequently also cover training and drills.

Who this applies to / Prerequisites

• Employees performing state military service (e.g., state National Guard, state militia, or civil air patrol duty).

Key facts

1. State military leave laws generally mirror USERRA's protections but often apply different time limits for periods of active service.
2. These laws often also cover training and drills, not just active deployment.
3. In California, private employers must provide up to 17 days of job-protected unpaid leave per calendar year to employees who are members of the reserve corps of the U.S. armed forces, the National Guard, or the naval militia when called to duty for training, drills, encampment, naval cruises, or special exercises.
4. In California, employees in the California State Military Reserve are entitled to a temporary military leave of absence without pay for military training, drills, unit training assemblies, or similar inactive duty training, not to exceed 15 calendar days annually, including travel time.

What if it doesn't work

• I need information about a state other than California: This article covers California as an example; contact your Leave Success Manager at Tilt for guidance on other states.
• If none of these apply, contact your Leave Success Manager.

Limits and exceptions

• California's 17-day and 15-day allowances above are examples of state-specific limits and do not apply outside California.
• Coverage and details for states other than California are not included in this article.

Related questions

• What is USERRA and who does it protect?
• What are the time limits for returning to work after military leave?